Vlad vs Zakhar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zakhar

Boy #6,581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew Zekharyahu

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Jewish Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,581
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zakha, Zak, Khar

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Popularity Comparison

Vlad Rank #6,703
Zakhar Rank #6,581

Zakhar is more popular, ranked #6581 vs #6703 for Vlad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Vlad ___

  • Vlad Boris
  • Vlad Ivan
  • Vlad Andrei
  • Vlad Sergei
  • Vlad Nikola
  • Vlad Konstantin

Zakhar ___

  • Zakhar Ivan
  • Zakhar Nikolai
  • Zakhar Alexander
  • Zakhar Alexei
  • Zakhar Michael
  • Zakhar David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Vlad

Igor Natasha Dimitri Katya Misha

If you choose Zakhar

Nikita Artem Dmytro Oksana Darya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vlad or Zakhar more popular?

Zakhar is more popular, ranked #6581 compared to Vlad at #6703 in the United States.

What do Vlad and Zakhar mean?

Vlad means "to rule, power" (Slavic origin). Zakhar means "God has remembered" (Hebrew Zekharyahu origin).

Are Vlad and Zakhar boy or girl names?

Vlad is primarily a boy name. Zakhar is primarily a boy name.

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